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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13E018000

Schneider Electric Evlink — Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: cable/cord: accessory

Published April 15, 2013 · Recall initiated: April 15, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13E018000, published April 15, 2013. Recalling firm: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.; Schneider Electric Evlink — Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: cable/cord: accessory.

What's the hazard

Schneider Electric is recalling certain EVlink electric vehicle charging stations manufactured from August 13, 2012, to March 17, 2013. The affected models are EV230PDRACG, EV230PDRACNG, EV230PDRACGC, EV230PSRACG, EV230PSRACNG, EV230PSRACGC, EV230WDRACG, EV230WDRACNG, EV230WS, EV230PDR, EV230PDRR, EV230PSR, EV230PSRR, EV230WSR, EV230WSRR, and EV240WS. In these units, the electric vehicle charging station's charger plug pin connectors may overheat, subsequently melting the thermoplastic casing around the pin connectors.

What to do

Schneider Electric will notify owners and a Schneider Electric representative or trained electrical contractor will install a new cord-set free of charge. Owner notification began during April 2013. Owners may contact Schneider Electric at 1-877-283-7647.

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Recall details

Brand
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
Model
EVLINK
Manufacturer
Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
Lot
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC EVLINK
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Schneider Electric Evlink — Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: cable/cord: accessory recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13E018000 on April 15, 2013. Reported hazard: Schneider Electric is recalling certain EVlink electric vehicle charging stations manufactured from August 13, 2012, to March 17, 2013. The affected models are EV230PDRACG, EV230PDRACNG, EV230PDRACGC, EV230PSRACG, EV230PSRACNG, EV230PSRACGC, EV230WDRACG, EV230WDRACNG, EV230WS, EV230PDR, EV230PDRR, EV230PSR, EV230PSRR, EV230WSR, EV230WSRR, and EV240WS. In these units, the electric vehicle charging station's charger plug pin connectors may overheat, subsequently melting the thermoplastic casing around the pin connectors.

What should I do if I have this product?

Schneider Electric will notify owners and a Schneider Electric representative or trained electrical contractor will install a new cord-set free of charge. Owner notification began during April 2013. Owners may contact Schneider Electric at 1-877-283-7647.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC. Model: EVLINK.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)